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December Principal’s News

Project Based Learning Project Based Learning is a teaching method in which students learn by working for an extended period of time to research and respond to a real-world, engaging and complex question, problem, or challenge. Students are given a chance to reflect, peer critique, and revise throughout the project to create critical thinking skills […]

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November Principal’s News

Community and Culture THES is a community school. We live, learn, and play together. The Fall Carnival was a huge success because of  our amazing community participation. Travis Heights is rich with diversity and culture.  Plans are underway for Tamalada and Cultural Festival!  Please consider participating in our annual Tamalada December, 4th and Cultural Festival […]

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The Thunderboard needs new parent members!

Applications due Monday, May 6th The Thunderboard serves as the primary governance and decision-making body for campus-based programming at Travis Heights Elementary. Parents that serve on the Thunderboard help shape the current programming and the future of THES. All parents and guardians that live in the district and have a child at THES are welcome […]

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Attendance is Important!

We frequently remind parents about attendance and tardies, and for good reason. Students are more likely succeed at school when they come to school regularly. Being tardy or absent frequently negatively impacts a child’s learning. Studies have shown poor attendance can lead to behavioral problems and higher dropout rates. Additionally, every time a child is […]

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We’d love to hear from you!

As we settle into the second half of the school year, I want to take a moment to say what a privilege it has been to work alongside the wonderful teachers, parents, and students at THES. Thank you for welcoming me into the community and trusting me to be your principal. I also want to […]

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